STU's Commitments

Commitment #1 – Teaching Excellence 

Students will be challenged and empowered to explore and expand their intellectual interests and think reflectively through expertly designed curriculum, serious intellectual inquiry, and opportunities to grow inside and outside the classroom. Our campus will be a place for inclusive and collaborative learning, informed discussion, and rigorous scholarship. 

Commitment #2 – Future Ready Minds and Skills 

Pursuing a first-rate education to be prepared for a complex world, students will be empowered to make an impact in their careers and communities. They will graduate with a breadth of knowledge and depth of understanding, ethically equipped for perennial questions and new challenges. Lifelong learners, they will be ready for careers and opportunities, today and tomorrow. 

Commitment #3 – Education for the Whole Person 

Exceptional opportunities to grow and develop alongside and outside of the classroom through clubs and societies, experiential learning, varsity athletics and recreation, and university-wide activities will await each student. On our beautiful campus situated in the capital city of Fredericton and overlooking the St. John/Wolastoq River, we will be home to a community dedicated to educating the entire person through social involvement and inclusion. 

Commitment #4 – Impactful Faculty Research and Societal Contributions 

Student, alumni, and faculty success in all fields will continue to provide evidence of our outstanding scholarship. STU will be an inclusive and supportive scholarly community dedicated to research and knowledge creation that addresses issues of importance to society and produces positive changes in our local, national, and global communities. 

Commitment #5 – A Supportive Community for All 

Students will develop and mature in our close-knit, supportive community that welcomes and celebrates diversity. Faculty will demonstrate excellence in teaching, research, and mentorship. Staff will provide essential services and supports. All faculty and staff will be committed to student success, and will be valued and supported in their respective roles. Meaningful academic, personal, and professional experiences will be available for each student, inspiring them to reach their potential.